Category: Blogs

Childlessness – the unspoken workplace inclusion issue

A blog piece to encourage you to reflect on issues that may be affecting employees who are childless, and not by choice.

Happy International Women’s Day 2022

March 8 is International Women’s Day and the theme this year is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. 

Breaking the flex work stigma

While the gender pay gap continues to narrow, the gender flex gap has remained stagnant. Early release data from DCA’s Inclusion@Work Index indicates a worrying trend is to blame.

Building carer-friendly workplaces: why supporting carers is good for people and business

Elena Katrakis, CEO of Carers NSW, shares how organisations can build carer-friendly workplaces and why supporting carers is good for people and business.

Insights from Bridging Now to Next: The State of Reconciliation in Australia

On 24 September, DCA was honoured to host Karen Mundine, CEO of Reconciliation Australia, at a recent First Nations Insights event where she shared insights from the 2024 Australian Reconciliation […]

The diversity of LGBTQ+ families and parental leave

For LGBTQ+ parents and carers, the journey to parenthood is as diverse as the community itself, and parental leave needs are just as unique.

The many faces of ADHD: Rethinking neurodivergence at work

Framing neurodivergence as a problem to be fixed fuels stigma and exclusion. We must shift the conversation towards acceptance and inclusion.

Mental Health Month: Addressing the stark reality of LGBTIQ+ mental health

To mark Mental Health Month, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia’s Terence Humphreys highlights the urgent need for supportive workplace environments.

Redefining Plan A: Reflections for World Childless Week

One of the topics not often spoken about in workplace diversity and inclusion conversations is childlessness — particularly when it is not by choice. This experience can also be deeply […]

Supplier Diversity September: Amplifying First Nations businesses on a global stage

To celebrate Supplier Diversity September, Supply Nation’s Jenny Wardrop reflects on 15 years of supporting the growth of the Indigenous business sector.